Computer Comfort Step 1

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Computer Comfort

Agenda for this ClassComputer HardwareKeyboard TipsDrivesThe DesktopManaging WindowsThe Start Menu

HARDWARE COMPONENTS

The Tower The Desktop

3The MonitorAlso known as a type of peripheralMany styles are availableFlat screens are taking the place of the usual bulky style monitor

The CPUMicroprocessor Also known as processor or central processing unit (CPU). This is the chip used for the brains of the computer.

Hard Disk Drive Also referred to as the C drive has its size expressed in terms of gigabytes. It is your computers permanent storage space.

The KeyboardKeyboard Diagram important keys

Storage Devices:Floppy DriveThe floppy disk is an affordable portable way to store your information and picturesYou can make changes to items on this disk, add items and delete itemsA drawback is that it does not store as much as a cd

CD-ROM DRIVEThe CD drive is located above the floppy drive CDs are also portable and store much more information than floppy disksThe CD-ROM drive on library computers is a read-only deviceYou can open, copy from the cd to the desktop and read what is stored on your cdYou cannot save or edit or add information Most home computers have a cd burner in addition to read-only

USB Storage Device The latest portable storage device is a USB storage device driverThese have the same capabilities as the floppy diskThis device is expensive but can hold 50 times the amount of information on a floppy disk

10The DesktopMy ComputerRecycleInternet Explorer

Windows Desktop(Short Cut Icon)A shortcut icon with a black arrow is normally placed on the desktop. It can be created for any programs, files and applications

My Computer Double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop. It provides an overview of your PC. It displays the hard drive, the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive.

Internet ExplorerSurrey Public Library

Managing the Windows Minimize puts a program on hold and places on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.Maximize Bring an active window to fill the entire computer screen.Close Close an active window.

Start Menu Start MenuShut Down

Learning Activities Turn On / Shut Down a ComputerStandard Desktop IconsWindows PropertiesWallpapering Screensaver

ConclusionThank You